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#2
26 Jul 2010 @ 22:54
eebeejay
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I don't think it matters as long as they are well ventilated.
I stand mine up so they take up less space (and show off the case mod).
I stand mine up so they take up less space (and show off the case mod).
#3
27 Jul 2010 @ 1:36
Horizontal, i had my drive magnet fall off during a game session. all i can tell you is the horrible cracking/ginding sound was horrifying, my friend also agreed as he got his assassins creed back in several pieces.
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#4
28 Jul 2010 @ 10:53
Horizontal. I've seen M$ thermal paste run down the chips on consoles that stand vertically.
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#5
28 Jul 2010 @ 11:17
XBOX 360 user guide recommends horizontal, so i would go with that.
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#6
28 Jul 2010 @ 21:11
yep.. thats how I have my system, laying flat... I too have seen crappy M$ thermal paste run down and cover everything except the actual chip(s).. I figure more air is probably drawn in through the bottom grill when laying flat.. versus when you stand it up, your covering that bottom grill/vent.
#7
29 Jul 2010 @ 4:02
I have kept all of mine vertical and have yet to get a RROD. I also make sure they have space on all sides to make sure they are dissipating heat correctly. As leerage mentioned though, I have seen a bunch of consoles with thermal paste running down the chips...but I would also bet they were running too hot because of obstructions and lack of ventilation. I would also wager my fan mods help too.
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#8
29 Jul 2010 @ 21:16
guessswho
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I've got to admit, I read an article a while back from an xbox 360 engineer that had said that when the console is vertical, it will allow more air to flow through the console.
Since then I've always kept the one I am suing vertical
Since then I've always kept the one I am suing vertical
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